The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where t
The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface, The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents.
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1. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly configured to be coupled with an elbow assembly for delivering a pressurized gas to a patient;the elbow assembly comprising: a first leg configured to connect to a source of the pressurized gas at a first end of the elbow assembly; anda second leg c
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A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly configured to be coupled with an elbow assembly for delivering a pressurized gas to a patient;the elbow assembly comprising: a first leg configured to connect to a source of the pressurized gas at a first end of the elbow assembly; anda second leg configured to swivelably connect to the mask assembly, the second leg comprising: a second end of the elbow assembly configured to insertably interface with the mask assembly;an outer conduit and an inner conduit fixed within the outer conduit, a first tubular section of the outer conduit disposed radially outward of a second tubular section of the inner conduit, the inner conduit and the outer conduit extending towards the second end of the elbow assembly from a front wall of the outer conduit, a distal end of the outer conduit disposed beyond a distal portion of the second tubular section of the inner conduit in an axial direction such that the distal portion of the second tubular section is disposed within a straight section of the second leg;a first flow path defined between the inner conduit and the outer conduit, the first flow path accommodating a first flow of gases in a first direction;a second flow path defined within the inner conduit, the second flow path accommodating a second flow of gases in a second direction, the first direction being directly opposite the second direction in at least a portion of the second leg; anda diffuser comprising a plurality of exhaust vents in the front wall of the outer conduit. 2. The patient interface of claim 1, wherein the plurality of exhaust vents are positioned on a curved surface of the front wall. 3. The patient interface of claim 2, wherein the second leg further comprises at least one protrusion configured to releasably engage a channel on the mask assembly. 4. The patient interface of claim 3, wherein the diffuser is at an opposite end of the second leg from the second end of the elbow assembly. 5. The patient interface of claim 4, wherein the first leg is configured to swivelably connect with the source of the pressurized gas. 6. The patient interface of claim 5, wherein the second tubular section of the inner conduit is configured to shield the diffuser from an inspiratory gas from the source of the pressurized gas. 7. The patient interface of claim 6, wherein an end of the inner conduit is fixed with the front wall adjacent to the diffuser and the distal portion of the inner conduit extends towards the second end of the elbow assembly from the front wall. 8. The patient interface of claim 7, wherein the second flow of gas comprises an expiratory gas from the mask assembly. 9. The patient interface of claim 8, wherein the first flow of gas comprises an inspiratory gas from the source of the pressurized gas. 10. The patient interface of claim 1, wherein a distal end of the inner conduit includes the distal portion, the distal portion being a circumferential end portion of the second tubular section. 11. The patient interface of claim 10, wherein the distal end of the inner conduit is offset from the second end of the elbow assembly towards the first leg of the elbow assembly in the axial direction. 12. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly configured to be coupled with an elbow assembly for delivering a pressurized gas to a patient;the elbow assembly comprising: a first leg configured to connect to a source of the pressurized gas at a first end of the elbow assembly; anda second leg configured to swivelably connect to the mask assembly, the second leg comprising: a second end of the elbow assembly configured to insertably interface with the mask assembly;an outer conduit and an inner conduit fixed within the outer conduit, a first tubular section of the outer conduit disposed radially outward of a second tubular section of the inner conduit, the inner conduit extending towards the second end of the elbow assembly from a front wall of the outer conduit, a distal portion of the second tubular section disposed within a straight section of the second leg;a first flow path defined between the inner conduit and the outer conduit, the first flow path accommodating a first flow of gases in a first direction;a second flow path defined within the inner conduit, the second flow path accommodating a second flow of gases in a second direction, the first direction being directly opposite the second direction in at least a portion of the second leg; anda diffuser comprising a plurality of exhaust vents in the front wall of the outer conduit;wherein the first tubular section of the outer conduit has a first length and the second tubular section of the inner conduit has a second length, the first length being greater than the second length. 13. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly configured to be coupled with an elbow assembly for delivering a pressurized gas to a patient;the elbow assembly comprising:a first portion configured to connect to a source of the pressurized gas at a first end of the elbow assembly; anda second portion configured to swivelably connect to the mask assembly, the second portion comprising a second end of the elbow assembly, an outer wall of the second portion having a plurality of exhaust vent holes extending therethrough, a portion of the outer wall configured to be insertable within the mask assembly, and an inner tubular wall fixed within a tubular portion of the outer wall, the inner tubular wall formed as an integral unit with the outer wall such that both the inner tubular wall and the outer wall swivel with respect to the mask assembly, a circumferential end portion of the inner tubular wall extending within the tubular portion of the outer wall in the second portion;wherein the inner tubular wall extends towards the second end of the elbow assembly from adjacent the plurality of exhaust vents and the inner tubular wall shields the plurality of exhaust vent holes from an inspiratory gas flow from the source of the pressurized gas;and wherein an end of the outer wall is offset in an axial direction away from the plurality of exhaust vents from the circumferential end portion of the inner tubular wall. 14. The patient interface of claim 13, wherein the plurality of exhaust vent holes are positioned on a curved surface of the outer wall. 15. The patient interface of claim 14, wherein the second portion comprises a swivel connector configured to swivelably engage the mask assembly. 16. The patient interface of claim 15, wherein the swivel connector further comprises at least one protrusion configured to releasably engage a channel on the mask assembly. 17. The patient interface of claim 16, wherein the plurality of vent holes are at an opposite end of the second portion from the second end of the elbow assembly. 18. The patient interface of claim 17, wherein the second portion comprises a first flow path from the second end to the plurality of vent holes for exhausting an expiratory gas flow from the mask assembly. 19. The patient interface of claim 18, wherein the second portion comprises a second flow path from the first end of the elbow assembly to the second end of the elbow assembly for delivering the inspiratory gas flow to the mask assembly. 20. The patient interface of claim 19, wherein the elbow assembly is configured such that, in use, a direction of fluid flow within the first flow path is directly opposite a direction of fluid flow within at least a portion of the second flow path. 21. The patient interface of claim 20, wherein the inner tubular wall at least partially defines the first flow path and the second flow path is at least partially defined between the tubular portion of the outer wall and the inner tubular wall.
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